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The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked- 21st Century Edition (Paperback)

by Ernie J. Zelinski (Author)
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An odd mix of amateur psychology and self-help is offered by this engineer happily and creatively unemployed for 14 years. His clear-as-a-bell message is that making the most of leisure involves knowing yourself inside and outside of work. And that, for most overworked and undersatisfied Americans, amounts to an overwhelming task. To some extent, Zelinski tames the process with a combination of humor, cartoons, quotes from the famous (and the not so), fan mail excerpts, and a host of exercises to try. Explored in depth are the nature of boredom (complaining is one sure sign), the value of work, inner passions and goals, and the potential maleficence of money. None of these thoughts are new; Abraham Maslow, for one, advocated the stages toward healthy humanity. Nor are the statistics, remarks, or observations unique. But the notion of how to enjoy free time is finally geared to a mass market. Barbara Jacobs --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

—Boston Herald
"Ernie Zelinski helps others find time to live."

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 2 edition (October 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580085520
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580085526
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,579 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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